How to Complete Ration Card eKYC Online Using Face Authentication

Mandatory Ration Card eKYC Deadline

• ⚠️ The Indian government has made eKYC mandatory for all ration card holders.
• 🗓️ The deadline to complete the eKYC process for all family members on a ration card is February 28, 2026.
• 🚨 Failure to complete eKYC by the deadline may lead to difficulties in availing ration card-related services.

eKYC Methods & Mobile App Overview

• 💡 eKYC can be completed through various methods, including visiting a ration shop dealer for biometric verification.
• 📱 The government has also launched a mobile application for eKYC using face authentication.
• ✅ This video focuses on the step-by-step process of completing eKYC using the new mobile application and face authentication from home.

Step-by-Step Face eKYC Process

• 📲 First, download two applications from the Play Store: "मेरा KYC" and "Aadhaar Face RD".
• ⚙️ Open the "मेरा KYC" app, grant necessary camera and location permissions, and select your state.
• 🔑 Enter the Aadhaar number of the family member whose eKYC is to be done, generate and enter the OTP, and fill the captcha.
• 👤 After reviewing the beneficiary details, click on "Face eKYC" and accept the consent.
• 📸 The "Aadhaar Face RD" app will open; follow instructions like ensuring proper lighting, no glasses/mask, and blinking eyes to capture the face image.

Verifying eKYC Status

• ✨ Upon successful face capture, the eKYC registration will be completed instantly, showing a success message with date and time.
• ✅ To verify, log in again with the Aadhaar number, and the eKYC status for the beneficiary will display as 'Y', confirming completion.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 It is crucial to complete this process for all family members linked to the ration card before the specified deadline.